Places And Travel
The US Towns With Free Public Transit
Free public transit runs in US towns from Breckenridge, Colorado, to Bar Harbor, Maine, paid for by local taxes, university partners, and corporate sponsors.
7 Snake Infested State Parks In Texas
Cottonmouths turn up in East Texas cypress sloughs and 5 rattlesnake species in one desert park. In these state parks, snake sightings run into the hundreds.
The Largest County East Of The Mississippi
At 6,860 square miles of land and Lake Superior water, St. Louis County Minnesota, is the largest US county east of the Mississippi and home to the Iron Range
The National Forests With The Most Porcupines
Porcupines inhabit national forests across the United States, including Wyoming, Alaska, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
The 12 Can't-Miss Towns In The Southern United States
These 12 small towns across the South each have one thing worth a dedicated trip, from mountain trails and gold mines to Cajun breakfasts and island ferries.
12 Nicest Small Towns In The Smoky Mountains
The nicest small towns in the Smoky Mountains pair mountain scenery with festivals and parades, on the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the park.
13 Best Small Towns To Retire In Michigan
A typical Ironwood home was about $111,000 this September, and Hancock’s Finnish festival has a wife-carrying contest. More Michigan small towns to retire in.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns On The Atlantic Coast
Ten coastal towns from Maine to Florida, taking in Ogunquit's clifftop walk, Newport's Gilded Age mansions, and Chincoteague's wild ponies.
What Happens To Put-In-Bay When The Last Ferry Leaves For Winter
When the last ferry leaves Put-in-Bay for winter, the Lake Erie party island empties to a few hundred residents who rely on small planes and the frozen lake.
11 Most Comfortable Massachusetts Towns For Seniors
These comfortable towns located in Massachusetts are the perfect destination for seniors who are looking to find a great retirement spot.
9 Overlooked Towns In The Northern United States Worth Visiting
In the Northern United States, 9 overlooked towns offer a 1959 lift bridge, a candy-striped lighthouse, mine-pit bike trails, and a tour beneath the streets.
6 Most Breathtaking Towns In Alaska
Sitka, Ketchikan, Girdwood, Valdez, Juneau, and Seward are six Alaska towns where glaciers, fjords, whales, and mountain trails sit close at hand.
8 Coziest Towns To Visit In The Pacific Northwest
Mount Angel’s glockenspiel, Port Gamble’s mill-town cottages, and Mazama’s snowy country store lead these cozy towns in the Pacific Northwest.
The 9 Can't-Miss Towns In Southern California
Southern California’s beach towns, wine country, mountain villages, desert, and an offshore island, with the best stop in each and what to do there.
The State Parks That Feel Like The Grand Canyon
Nine state parks stand in for the Grand Canyon, from Waimea on Kauai to Letchworth in New York. One is 10 acres; another formed from bad farming in the 1800s.
How Long It Takes A Clear-Cut Forest To Grow Back
Three years to turn green, decades to grow tall, and a century may still not be enough for a clear-cut forest to regain everything it lost.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Oregon
Oregon's quiet side runs through historic streets without traffic lights, forested riverbanks, and mountain towns where stars fill the night sky.
The Towns In The Ozarks Where Retirees Are Moving To
Trout floats at Bull Shoals, Table Rock Lake marinas at Kimberling City and a 24-hour ER in Mountain Home are drawing new residents to five Ozarks towns.
Why Snakes Don’t Freeze To Death Underground
Below the frost line the ground never drops below 32 degrees, and that depth is mapped and written into building code
Colorado's 12 Most Laid-Back Towns
Colorado's laid-back towns are not all sleepy mountain villages and these 12 towns each have their own way of making a mountain getaway feel unhurried.
The State Parks With The Most Snakes In The United States
Six US state parks in Texas, Georgia, California, Virginia, and Florida support rich snake life, including rattlesnakes, cottonmouths, and indigo snakes.
The First Ski Resort In America
Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, has run every winter since 1915, making it the oldest ski area in America still selling lift tickets.
The National Forests Where Jaguars Have Been Seen
The rare and beautiful jaguar has only been spotted a handful of times in the United States. Here are the forests where it has been found.
The 11 Friendliest Little Towns On The Gulf Coast
Coastal charm meets Southern warmth in these Gulf Coast communities known for their welcoming locals and laid-back atmosphere.
13 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Illinois
Many visitors go to Chicago, but Illinois offers peaceful countryside towns with prairies, charming streets, and tranquil retreats away from urban chaos.
Where Water Moccasins And Northern Water Snakes Overlap
Georgia’s wildlife agency says head shape is not a reliable tell, because watersnakes fake it. Where the two overlap and the four things that actually work.
These Towns In The Poconos Come Alive In Winter
Whether you are looking to explore historic architecture, hit the slopes, or view the frozen landscape, uncover Poconos towns that come alive in winter.
11 Most Peaceful Small Towns In Georgia
Georgia's 11 most peaceful small towns include Tallulah Gorge, Dahlonega's wine country, Cherokee history near Calhoun, and Tybee Island's lighthouse.
The Florida State Parks Where Burmese Pythons Have Taken Over
Burmese pythons have moved into Fakahatchee Strand, Collier-Seminole, and Dagny Johnson State Parks, where a python swallowed a deer fawn heavier than itself.
9 Overlooked Towns In The Great Lakes Worth Visiting
Skip the crowds at the big-name Great Lakes stops for nine quieter towns nearby, spread from Lake Superior to Lake Ontario, each worth the detour.
The Best Places To Visit On Maryland’s Eastern Shore
These are the best places to visit on Maryland's Eastern Shore, with historic streets and local traditions worth planning a day or a weekend around.
Why Rattlesnakes Return To The Same Den Every Year
More than half of displaced rattlesnakes find their way back. The ones that cannot travel four times further, lose weight and die. The den is the only map they have.
The Largest Natural History Museums In The United States
America’s largest natural history museums hold hundreds of millions of specimens, and each one puts a few standout fossils and objects on public display.
The Quietest Beach Towns On The Pacific Coast
The Quietest Beach Towns On The Pacific Coast skip the boardwalks for empty coves, tide pools, and long walks, like Arch Cape’s storeless shore.
The State Parks With Giant Sequoias
California's Calaveras Big Trees State Park protects the grove where giant sequoias were made famous in 1852, after a hunter chasing a grizzly bear stumbled in.
The Best Cities To Retire In California's Sierra Nevada
The Best Cities To Retire In California’s Sierra Nevada sit in the foothills, pairing big-city services with lakes, trails, and a short drive to the giant sequoias.
The Largest Living History Museums In The United States
Colonial Williamsburg tops our ranking of the largest living history museums in America, ahead of Michigan's Greenfield Village and Ohio's Sauder Village.
9 Nicest Small Towns In Arizona
Red-rock streets, mining-era buildings, mountain towns, and Old West history make Arizona’s nicest small towns far more varied than expected.
The 10 Can't-Miss Towns In The Rockies
Ten Rockies towns, each known for one standout experience, including Jackson’s elk sleigh rides, Telluride’s free gondola, and Durango’s steam train.
The State Parks That Feel Like Arches
Love Arches National Park? Goblin Valley in Utah, Valley of Fire in Nevada, and Natural Bridge parks in Virginia and Kentucky offer similar rock wonders.